Att stödja anhöriga: Professioners samverkan kring anhörigstöd vid demenssjukdom
2026 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE credits
Student thesisAlternative title
Supporting caregivers : Professional Collaboration in Providing Support to Caregivers of People with Dementia (English)
Abstract [en]
The aim of this study is to develop an understanding of and analyze how different professionals interpret their roles, responsibilities, and collaboration in the provision of caregiver support in the context of dementia, as well as to examine how communicative and organizational factors may influence this collaboration. The study is based on a qualitative method involving eight semi-structured interviews with professionals from four municipalities in southern Sweden. The collected material was analyzed using thematic analysis. The results show that the professionals view caregiver support as a shared responsibility, although their specific areas of responsibility differ clearly. Collaboration varies across municipalities and is influenced by limited knowledge of each other’s roles, resource constraints, and restricted information exchange between the professions. The study highlights the need for clearer collaboration routines, joint meetings, and early professional interventions for caregivers throughout the course of the illness. Future research should focus on how a more equitable and cohesive system of caregiver support can be developed and how caregivers’ participation in collaborative processes can be strengthened.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2026. , p. 45
Keywords [sv]
tvärprofessionell samverkan, anhörigstöd, anhörigvårdare, demens, samverkan
National Category
Social Work
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-144201OAI: oai:DiVA.org:lnu-144201DiVA, id: diva2:2030495
Subject / course
Social Work
Educational program
Social Work Study Programme, 210 credits
Supervisors
Examiners
2026-02-032026-01-202026-02-03Bibliographically approved